Extemporaneous musings, occasionally poetic, about life in its richly varied dimensions, especially as relates to history, theology, law, literature, science, by one who is an attorney, ordained minister, historian, writer, and African American.
Thursday, April 30, 2015
YANGA'S VERA CRUZ LEGACY AND CINCO DE MAYO
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Black historical roots in the Vera Cruz region dating back to 16-17th century's Yanga, escaped slave, maroon, and freedom fighter, helped to inspire the French defeat giving rise to the Cinco de Mayo celebration that is celebrated on May 5! Viva Mexico!
http://www.commdiginews.com/history-and-holidays/the-international-scope-of-cinco-de-mayo-16735/
http://www.blackhistoryheroes.com/2011/05/gaspar-yanga-1570-african-slave-revolt.html?m=1
http://www.commdiginews.com/history-and-holidays/the-international-scope-of-cinco-de-mayo-16735/